Artisan Serrano Duroc Artisan Boneless Ham Cerezo

Artisan pure Duroc Serrano ham: characteristics, prices and where to buy in Spain

Duroc Serrano ham is a delicious and economical option for lovers of good ham. This ham stands out for its fat infiltration and low sodium content. We can also find options of Iberian shoulder ham, Iberian ham, Serrano ham, etc. In addition, there are stores specialized in selling Duroc Serrano ham in Spain, both in physical and online format. Here is a summary of the best options for buying this delicious product.

Description of Duroc Serrano ham

Duroc Serrano ham is a type of cured ham, with great similarities to certified Iberian ham, both in quality and price.

What is the Duroc breed?

The Duroc breed comes from the United States, where a variety of pig was selected to have better meat quality and be very productive in pig farms.

This breed has been adapted to Spain and has been used as the basis for the production of a Serrano ham with characteristics very similar to those of Iberian ham, which makes its quality highly appreciated and recognized.

Characteristics and curing process of Duroc serrano ham

Duroc Serrano ham is characterized by its fat infiltration, which gives it an intense, juicy flavor, and its low sodium content makes it a healthy product.

The curing process is very important to obtain a quality product. It begins with the salting of the piece, then it is taken to drying and maturing rooms for a minimum period of eight months, and finally it is cured in cellars for several more months, depending on the consumer's taste.

Types of Duroc Serrano ham: cebo, cebo de campo and bellota.

We can find different types of Duroc Serrano ham depending on how the pig has been fed. Cebo Duroc Serrano ham comes from pigs raised on farms with feed and cereals. Cebo de campo is a Duroc Serrano ham from pigs that have been fed on feed and have enjoyed freedom of movement and access to pasture. Finally, Duroc de bellota Serrano ham comes from pigs fed exclusively on acorns and natural pasture provided by the Spanish dehesa.

Other options: Iberian shoulder, Iberian ham, Serrano ham, etc.

In addition to Duroc Serrano hams, we can find in the market other similar products such as Iberian shoulder, Iberian ham, Serrano ham and other sausages made from Duroc pigs.

Iberian shoulder and Iberian ham have a higher quality than Duroc Serrano ham, since they come from adult Iberian pigs raised in freedom in the Iberian Peninsula, and their curing process is carried out with great care and attention to detail.

Serrano ham, on the other hand, comes from white pigs crossed with other breeds and has a milder flavor and less juiciness than Duroc Serrano ham.